Mets Put Up 19 Runs To Become MLB's First To 20 Wins

 

Citi Field. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets rolled to a 19-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday evening to become the first team in Major League Baseball to reach 20 wins.

Red Bulls, Coronel Shutout Montreal

 

Noah Elie heading home the lone goal of the game midway through the second half. Photo by Jason Schott.

The New York Red Bulls notched a 1-0 shutout over CF Montreal on Saturday evening at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

NYCFC Notches Another Shutout

 

Alonso Martinez celebrates his goal on Saturday afternoon. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club shutout Toronto FC, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field, their first road win of the season.

The Disaster That Is Devin Williams Was Utterly Predictable

 

Yankee Stadium. Photo by Jason Schott.

In the future the Yankees have to remember "don't bring in a player known for choking against the Mets."

RJ Luis Wins Haggerty Award For Outstanding Season At St. John's

 

RJ Luis Jr. burying a fadeaway jumper against UConn on February 24th. Photo by Jason Schott.

St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. was honored on Thursday by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers' Association as the winner of the Lt. Frank J. Haggerty Met Player of the Year.

Books: "Propaganda Girls" By Lisa Rogak, On An Unknown Part of World War II

 

Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS

By Lisa Rogak

St. Martin's Press; hardcover, 240 pages; $29.00

Lisa Rogak is the author of numerous books including And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert, and Angry Optimist: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart, and she was the editor of Barack Obama in His Own Words, which was a New York Times bestseller.

Another Day, Another Signing For St. John's

 

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St. John's announced on Wednesday that is has signed forward Dillon Mitchell, the third big addition to their roster in as many days and sixth this off-season.

Pitino & 5 Players Honored By MBWA

 

Zuby Ejiofor lays one in during St. John's win over Creighton on February 16. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Metropolitan Basketball Writers' Association honored the most successful team in the New York region, the Big East Champion St. John's Red Storm, when they announced their awards on Wednesday morning.

St. John's Signed Suljanovic, Fifth Big Addition For Big East Champs

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The St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team made another addition to their Big East Championship roster, as they signed Imram Suljanovic, a 6-8 wing from Austria, on Tuesday.

Jackson Joins Johnnies, NYC Native Comes Home

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The remodeling of the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball roster took another big leap on Monday, as the team announced that they signed one of the top prospects in the transfer portal.

Books: "Sweet Nothings" By Sarah Perry

 

Sweet Nothings: Confessions of a Candy Lover

By Sarah Perry

Mariner Books; hardcover, 304 pages; $29.99

Sarah Perry is the author of the memoir After the Eclipse, which was honored as a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, a Poets & Writers Notable Nonfiction Debut, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. She is a recipient of the 2018 Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award, and was nominated for the 2024 MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award from the James Beard Foundation.

Senga Shuts Out St. Louis To Keep Sensational Start Going

 

Kodai Senga fires one in to Brendan Donovan in the first inning. Photo by Jason Schott.

Kodai Senga entered this season as the Mets' ace, and his latest outing on Saturday, a 3-0 shutout win over the St. Louis Cardinals, affirmed that once again.

NYCFC Shutout In New England

 

It was a tough night for NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese. Provided by NYCFC.

The New York City Football Club was shutout by the New England Revolution, 2-0, in Foxborough, Mass., on Saturday night.

Mets Launch Collection With New York or Nowhere

 

Mike Piazza in the New York Or Nowhere near. Provided by New York Mets.

The Mets, in partnership with New Era and Major League Baseball, announced they will have a new co-branded collection, with New York or Nowhere.

Books: "That's What She Said" By Eleanor Pilcher

 

That's What She Said

By Eleanor Pilcher

Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers; paperback; $18.99

Eleanor Pilcher is a published author of commercial fiction and an award-winning marketer in the publishing industry. Based in London, she is also a freelance journalist, public speaker, and founder of #MarketYourMarketing.

St. John's Signs Sellers

 

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St. John's continued their rapid off-season makeover, as they announced on Wednesday that they have signed Stanford transfer Oziyah Sellers, and he will be on its 2025-26 roster.

Books: "The Annotated Great Gatsby: 100th Anniversary Deluxe Edition"

 

The Annotated Great Gatsby: 100th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

By F. Scott Fitzgerald; Edited by James L.W. West III; Introduction by Amor Towles

Library of America; hardcover, 272 pages; $35.00

The Library of America, now in its fourth decade, is a nonprofit organization that champions the nation's heritage by publishing America's greatest writing in authoritative new editions, and providing resources for readers to explore this deep legacy.

NYCFC Notches Win In Citi Field Debut

 

NYCFC and Philadelphia take the field. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club made the most of its first game of the season at Citi Field on Saturday night, as they shutout the Philadelphia Union, 1-0, in front of 19,897 fans.

Books: "The Tell" By Amy Griffin

 

The Tell: Oprah's Book Club

By Amy Griffin

The Dial Press; hardcover, 288 pages; $29.00

Amy Griffin is the founder of the investment firm G9 Ventures, and she lives in New York City with her husband, John, and their four children.

St. John’s Honored By Mets After Sensational Season

 

St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino (second from left), Mets legend John Franco (third from l.) and players Zuby Ejiofor (left) and Vince Iwuchukwu (right) on Wednesday morning at Citi Field. Photo by Jason Schott.

On Wednesday, the Mets honored the St. John's Red Storm Men's Basketball team after their historic season, in which they won the Big East Regular Season championship and Tournament and winning their first NCAA Tournament game in 25 years.

Megill Is Mets Mr. Reliable

 

Tylor Megill striking out Nick Fortes in the second inning. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets were very patient with Tylor Megill through the start of his career, and that has paid off in him now being one of their most reliable pitchers.

St. John's Finishes In Top Ten In Year-End Poll

 

St. John's celebrating after they won the Big East Tournament on March 15. Photo by Jason Schott.

One day after Florida beat Houston in a thrilling National Championship game, the end of season national college basketball polls were released.

Review: "Fight," On The 2024 Election, By Allen & Parnes

 

Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House

By Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes

William Morrow; hardcover; $32.00; also available in E-Book and Digital Audio

Jonathan Allen is an award-winning political reporter at NBC News, and the author of three books with his writing partner, Amie Parnes, including two New York Times bestsellers, HRC and Shattered. Allen previously worked as the Washington bureau chief for Bloomberg News, and the White House bureau chief at Politico. 

NYCFC Stunned By Minnesota At Stadium

 

Minnesota (in black, at right) running back to midfield after their instant goal. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club returned home on Sunday afternoon, but Minnesota United FC were a rude guest, as they scored a pair of goals early, and it held up in a 2-1 win.

St. John's Pitino Wins Naismith National Coach of the Year

 

Rick Pitino in a sweater modeled after one worn by Lou Carnesecca before their game on December 7, 2024. Photo by Jason Schott.

St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino keeps bringing home the hardware, this time the 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith National Coach of the Year award on Sunday in San Antonio, site of the Final Four.

Griffin Starts It, Mets Get It Done Late

 

Citi Field was decked out for its opening weekend. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets walked it off on Saturday night at Citi Field, as they came from behind to beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-2.

Books: Wonderful Baseball Stories To Start The Season

 

Photo by Jason Schott.

Baseball season is upon us, which is a perfect time to catch up on the history of America's pastime. There are two books on the legends of the game that we will feature here that will enhance your appreciation for the game,  A Time For Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams, by Jason Cannon, and Talking Baseball with Major League Stars, by Wayne Stewart.

St. John's Coach Pitino Named 2025 AP National Coach of the Year

 

Rick Pitino leading a huddle during a timeout on November 4 in their win over Fordham. Photo by Jason Schott.

St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino was honored as the 2025 Associated Press National Coach of the Year on Friday in San Antonio, site of the Final Four.

Mets Partner With moomoo; Fan Promos To Come

 

Citi Field. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets announced on Thursday that they have created a new, multi-year partnership with moomoo, a global investment and online trading platform. 

Pete Clutch Again, Sends Mets Home On High Note

 

Pete Alonso after connecting on his big hit Wednesday evening. @Mets.

Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is the most clutch hitter in New York baseball.

Mets Taste of Queens & Coca-Cola Food Truck Winners

 

Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets and Coca-Cola announced on Monday the four local, small businesses that were chosen to be a part of the Citi Field’s line up of menu items this season. Citi Field was awarded recently with the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice award for Best Baseball Stadium Food. 

St. John's Signs Sanon, Top Prospect from Arizona State

 

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The St. John's Red Storm, on Monday, officially announced the signing of Arizona State transfer Joson Sanon, a former five-star prospect. 

Four Tops Advance To Final Four

 

Photo by Jason Schott.

In the East Regional Final on Saturday night in Newark, the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils advanced to the Final Four with their 85-65 win over the second-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide.

Wolf Roars, But Atlanta Scorches NYCFC In Second Half

 

Hannes Wolf (17, at right), celebrates one of his goals. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club suffered their toughest loss of the season, as they squandered a two-goal lead to fall to Atlanta United FC, 4-3, on Saturday night.

New At Citi Field In 2025: Mets Unveil Award-Winning Dining Options

 

Citi Field being prepped for the season this past Tuesday morning. All photos by Jason Schott.

The Mets home opener is this Friday afternoon at Citi Field, when the Amazin's take on the Toronto Blue Jays, and recently, they unveiled what their fans can dine on.

Sweet Sixteen: Alabama & Duke Shoot The Lights Out In Newark

 

Photo by Jason Schott.

On Thursday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Duke Blue Devils put on a shooting display that would have rivaled what the New Jersey Devils do with hockey pucks.

Books: "The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America," By Kostya Kennedy

 

The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America

By Kostya Kennedy

St. Martin's Press; hardcover, 304 pages; $30.00; available today, Tuesday, March 25th

Kostya Kennedy has written landmark biographies of the biggest figures in American sports, including the New York Times bestselling 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports; Pete Rose: An American Dilemma; and True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson, which we reviewed in April 2022. All three books were honored with the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year, and Kennedy, a former Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated, is currently an editor as Dotdash Meredith.

Books: "I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems"

 

I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems

By Sarah Ruden

Library of America; hardcover; $22; available today, Tuesday, March 25th

The Library of America, now in its fourth decade, is a nonprofit organization that champions the nation's heritage by publishing America's greatest writing in authoritative new editions, and providing resources for readers to explore this deep legacy.

Books: "Elvis and the Colonel," By Greg McDonald, now in paperback

 

Elvis and the Colonel: An Insider's Look at the Most Legendary Partnership in Show Business

By Greg McDonald and Marshall Terrill

St. Martin's Press; paperback, 384 pages; $20.00

Greg McDonald is an entertainment producer who got his start in show business with Colonel Tom Parker, and they knew each other for almost four decades. As a teenager, McDonald drove the Colonel around Los Angeles when his top client, Elvis Presley, was making movies in Hollywood, spent time with him when Elvis began his residency in Las Vegas, traveled with him when Elvis hit the road when he started touring again, and worked with Parker at his home office in Palm Springs, California. 

St. John's Season Ends In Crushing Loss To Cal & Arkansas

 

St. John's RJ Luis Jr. battling Arkansas' Karter Knox. @StJohnsBball.

The St. John's Red Storm's magical season turned into a a nightmare  in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, as they lost a heartbreaker to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 75-66, on Saturday afternoon in Providence.

Yankee Stadium Has Exciting New Dining Options For 2025 Season

 

New food items on display at the Audi Club at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday morning. All photos by Jason Schott.

The Yankees unveiled their new food and beverage options for the season at Yankee Stadium this week, ahead of the American League Champions' home opener on Thursday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Late Show: St. John's Superb Second Half Delivers First NCAA Win In 25 Years

 

RJ Luis Jr. taking one up the court. Provided by St. John's.

The St. John's Red Storm overcame a slow start, and delivered another late finish at a late hour to roll past Omaha, 83-53, in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Providence.

Pitino Honored As USBWA National Coach of the Year

 

Rick Pitino during a timeout on November 30 at Carnesecca Arena. Photo by Jason Schott.

On Thursday morning, ahead of the start of the NCAA Tournament, St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino was named the U.S. Basketball Writers' Association (USBWA) Henry Iba National Coach of the Year winner.

Books: "John Quincy Adams: Speeches & Writings" From Library of America

 

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS: Speeches & Writings

Edited by David Waldstreicher

Library of America; hardcover, 832 pages; $45

The Library of America, now in its fourth decade, is a nonprofit organization that champions the nation's heritage by publishing America's greatest writing in authoritative new editions, and providing resources for readers to explore this deep legacy.

Books: "The Saint Laurent Muse" By C.W. Gortner

 

The Saint Laurent Muse

By C.W. Gortner

William Morrow; paperback; $18.99; available today, Tuesday, March 18th

C.W. Gortner is the author of many bestselling historical novels, including Mademoiselle Chanel, which have been published in over twenty countries. Gortner came to New York City in the mid-1980s to pursue his dream of becoming a freelance fashion marketer. In that time, before conglomerates started buying up houses, his job could include anything from bringing coffee after a night of heavy partying, to helping choose models for a show, or working closely with a designer to finish their line. 

St. John's Takes Fifth Spot In AP Poll

 

RJ Luis Jr. burying a three-pointer early in the second half of Saturday night's Big East Tournament Championship Game. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John's Red Storm came in the No. 5 spot in the AP Poll released on Monday, and they remained in fifth in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

St. John’s Heads To Providence To Open March Madness

 

St. John's celebrates winning the Big East Tournament Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John’s Red Storm is the second  seed in the West Regional in the NCAA Championship.

St. John’s Wins Big East Tournament

 

St. John's celebrates after the clock hit zero. Photo by Jason Schott.

St. John's on the podium with the Big East Tournament championship trophy. 

The St. John’s Red Storm won the Big East Tournament on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, as they cruised past the Creighton Bluejays, 82-66.

Big East Semis: St. John’s & Zuby Zoom By Marquette

 

Zuby Ejiofor taking one to the hoop to give St. John’s a 35-33 lead late in the first half. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John’s Red Storm continue to keep finding new levels to take their game, and they did that on Friday night as they rolled to a 79-63 win over Marquette in the Big East Tournament Semifinals.